Inside the Vibrant, Ever-Evolving World of Rap Colombiano

This story is part of our Sondio Latino series for Hispanic Heritage Month.Read more here. LosPetitFellas embody the exuberant collision of styles that defines the current wave of Colombian rap. Then we ventured into the blues, which led us to rock & roll. Misael Correa* Funk allowed us to become experimental, and jazz was present in the harmonies and arrangements. When I was little, my dad was always playing salsa records around the house....

September 19, 2024 · 1 min · 209 words · Tiffany Ortega

John Cale’s Acclaimed ‘Paris 1919’ to Be Expanded with Bonus Tracks for Reissue This Fall

Both albums will come out on Nov. 15 via Domino Records. Recording engineer Heba Kadry remastered each of them. Revisiting work from the past is a double-edged sword for me, Cale said in a statement. John Cale, 1972.Ed Thrasher* Of course, its bound to happen when youve been making music for 60 years or so. Whats unique about this process with Domino is their desire to get it right. It is my pleasure to share these with you … again....

September 19, 2024 · 1 min · 147 words · Jonathan Yates

Kimbra, Tokimonsta, and Łaszewo Debut New Tracks in ‘Candy Crush Saga’

Its time for a candy fix. Each is accompanied by their own music video from directing duoWATTS, also premiering in theCandy Crushapp today. Rolling Stonehas an exclusive first look at all three music videos to watch below. Jiayi Li; King Digital Entertainment In a statement toRolling Stone, the New Zealand singer-songwriter calls the collaboration a joyful experience. The new album,titledIdols & Vices, Vol. 1, arrives on September 24. Floating is all about igniting that playful spirit, and showing just how powerful music can be....

September 19, 2024 · 1 min · 84 words · Heather Ruiz

Kylie Minogue Will Bring New Album ‘Tension II’ on World Tour in 2025

Kylie Minogueisnt quite done with herTensionera. The Tension era has been so special to me … I cant possibly let it be over just yet, Minogue wrote in a statement. Kylie Minogue Will Bring New Album ‘Tension II’ on World Tour in 2025Erik Melvin* Welcome to Tension II. In 2025, Minogue will keep the party going with a world tour.

September 19, 2024 · 1 min · 60 words · Mary Wright

Lady Gaga on Why She Didn’t Refute Rumors Claiming She’s a Man: ‘I Didn’t Feel Like a Victim’

Lady Gagahas finally spoken out about old rumors that claimed she was born a man. During an appearance onNetflixsWhats Next? I went all over the world. Lady Gaga attends the ‘Joker: Folie A Deux’ photocall at the 81st Venice International Film Festival.JB Lacroix/FilmMagic What do you have to say about that? In that case, I tried to be thought provoking and disruptive in another way. I tried to use the misinformation to create another disruptive point....

September 19, 2024 · 1 min · 111 words · Mary Castaneda

Latin Music Is Having Its Own Pop Girl Moment

This story is part of our Sondio Latino series for Hispanic Heritage Month.Read more here. Think of our most endearing artists who have perished: Selena and Celia Cruz. They are still influencing the next generation of artists today. Zarate; Alfonso Duran; Ana Lorenzana*; Matias Guido** On songs like her breakup anthem Nuestra Cancion, she deftly blends reggaeton beats with elements of EDM. Latin pop is at the top and in its best moment, Gale says....

September 19, 2024 · 1 min · 179 words · Diana Campos

Lorne Michaels Has ‘No Immediate Plan’ to Leave ‘Saturday Night Live’ After Season 50

Lorne Michaelsis givingSaturday Night Livean anniversary gift. Theres no immediate plan. No one who works there thinks hes leaving, Jost said. Lorne MichaelsDREW ANGERER/AFP/Getty Images But now, its not like Lornes got something else he wants to do more than this. A three-hour anniversary special celebrating five decades ofSNLwill premiere on Sunday, Feb. 16, 2025.

September 19, 2024 · 1 min · 55 words · Edward Jenkins

Maude Latour Explores Death and Tolstoy — While Serving ‘Main-Character’ Pop Anthems

Maude Latoursfans have described her music as being for people who had glow-in-the-dark stars on their ceilings as kids. Its for people who journal. On her debut album,Sugar Water,she does exactly that. Maria-Juliana Rojas for Rolling Stone The title came from a Leo Tolstoy fable she learned about while studying philosophy at Columbia University. His death is inevitable and imminent. Theres a sweetness to loss and tragedy and all the dark things in the world....

September 19, 2024 · 1 min · 179 words · Megan Young

Metallica to Return to North America With More M72 World Tour Dates

Nearly seven seasons have passed sinceMetallicareleased their 11th studio album,72 Seasons. Tickets go on sale to the public at 10 a.m. local time on Sept. 27. Details about presales are onthe bands website. Metallica.Jim Bennett/Getty Images which fly by at breakneck speeds. Playing these songs live is super fun, he said. Were steering them, theyre not steering us. Certain people choose not to go down particular creative paths if a song cant be [performed live....

September 19, 2024 · 1 min · 122 words · Crystal Watson DDS

Nelly Faces Lawsuit From St. Lunatics Over ‘Country Grammar’ Credits

Nelly allegedly promised to give them writing and publishing credit on multipleCountry Grammartracks but never did. A representative for Nelly did not immediately respond toRolling Stones request for comment. Nelly and St. LunaticsFilmMagic

September 19, 2024 · 1 min · 33 words · Gloria Lewis

Nicki Nicole Says Her Next Album Is ‘So Much More Epic’

This story is part of our Sondio Latino series for Hispanic Heritage Month.Read more here. In February, Pluma was filmed holding hands with another woman, sparking rumors of infidelity. When theres no respect, I wont stay. Maria-Juliana Rojas for Rolling Stone I leave.She wishes she hadnt had to address her personal life in such a public way. I dont like feeding people parts of my life so they can judge…. My music does the talking....

September 19, 2024 · 1 min · 94 words · Charles Molina

Prosecutors, Jurors, and the Victim’s Family Want His Execution Tossed. Will it Matter?

InMarcellus Williams clemency package, his mother describes him as the only mistake shes ever made. His father left him, too, unwanted. The only entity pushing for his execution, it seems, is the state of Missouri. Marcellus Williams is set to be executed on Sept. 24.Courtesy of the Innocence Project But the state is still seeking to execute him. Thats a really troubling phenomenon for all of us. His girlfriend testified that she discovered the damning evidence, and that Williams confessed to the murder to her....

September 19, 2024 · 2 min · 295 words · Kevin Matthews

Queen Latifah, Will Smith to Produce a Biopic About Her Life

Hip Hops impact has expanded beyond just music and has created a lasting impression on culture and society overall. Jesse Collins Entertainment was behind theThe New Edition StoryandThe Bobby Brown Storyminiseries. Queen Latifah at the Academy Awards on March 27, 2022 in Hollywood, CA.Emma McIntyre/Getty Images

September 19, 2024 · 1 min · 46 words · Andres Mueller